the root 100 2019

What happens to a race hustle, deferred?
Does it get whipped
Like a slave in the sun?
Or shot,
Like a suspect who…

Every year, The Root 100 honors the most influential African Americans ages 25 to 45 in the fields of art, business,…

This is it—the last preview before we reveal the full list and who is No. 1 for the 10th anniversary of The Root 100!

As we continue our roll out for the 10th anniversary of The Root 100, we’re giving a sneak peek at the top three…

A quick Google search reveals that gifts for 10-year anniversaries should be made of either tin or aluminum, a…

We here at The Root always look forward to The Root 100, our annual list celebrating the best and brightest in the…